Marta Youth, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Office Director for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas visited the Construction Technology Training Institute (CTTI) in Islamabad. Supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), CTTI provides vocational and technical skills training to both Afghan refugees and Pakistanis from refugee-hosting communities.

The stark landscapes of Balochistan are a backdrop for the colourful embroidery of the region. Exceedingly fine work, all done by hand, it is recognized the world over for its fine quality. The skills are acquired from childhood onwards, but the women who do the work live in remote corners of the province.

Abu Dhabi Airports’ Procurement and Logistics Department has won the “Best People Development Initiative” and “Most Innovative Use of Technology” at a ceremony held in Dubai by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply – CIPS.

Recognized as international standards of excellence within the industry, the CIPS awards validate the outstanding work and effective performance achieved by Abu Dhabi Airports’ team.

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President AKIA, Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of and former provincial of Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said that inflation is increased by 1 percent to 5.2 pc in June as compared to 4.2 pc in May 2018.

Khushhali Microfinance Bank’s successful micro-entrepreneurs received acknowledgement at 12thCiti-PPAF Micro-entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony held to celebrate the achievements of outstanding micro entrepreneurs across Pakistan. These awards are given to individuals who demonstrate courage and resilience to overcome distressing circumstances and establish successful businesses.

Overseas Pakistani workers remitted US $19622.62million duringFY18 showing a growth of 1.4% compared with US $19351.36million received during the same period in the preceding year. During June2018, the inflow of worker’s remittances amounted to US $1594.41million, compared to US $1771.21 million during May 2018.

The American Embassy launched two new English Access microscholarship programs on Wednesday – one at Sir Syed Public School in Rawalpindi and another implemented by Vision Building Future at Pakistan Sweet Home. Over 350 students will benefit from this program.

At the opening ceremony, John Hoover, the American Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, expressed the American government’s ongoing support for educational partnerships in Pakistan.

Real GDP maintained its upward trajectory, exhibiting a 13-year high growth of 5.8 percent in FY18. Benign inflationary environment and improved law and order situation boosted business sentiments, resulting in higher credit offtake especially for fixed investment. However, this improved economic growth came amid widening twin deficits, which pose challenges for sustainability of the growth momentum, noted SBP’s Third Quarterly Report on The State of Pakistan’s Economy released today.

DP World reiterated today that its concession agreement for the Doraleh Container Terminal (DTC) remains in force, warning that the government’s illegal seizure of the facility doesn’t give the right to any third party to violate the terms of the concession agreement.

As a demonstration of strong support to raise major water reservoirs, the Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter responding to the positive gesture of Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Honorable Justice Saqib Nisar, has announced that officers and employees of Karachi Port Trust will also contribute towards the national cause through donation of their pays.

Mr. Rizwan Ahmed, Chairman of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is receiving charter of demands for the years 2018-20 from members of workers’ union (CBA). Photo shows Executive Director (Administration), PNSC, Brig (Retd) Rashid Siddiqi along with others on the occasion.

One Company, delighting customers by mastering this execution of an exceptionally good 4G experience is, Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G. While others functioned their networks on 3G, Zong was the first to invest in acquire of the 4G license.

Placing customers at the core, the company aims to continue strengthening its internal and external customer platforms such as Concept stores and Customer Care Centers.

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad, Pakistan’s premiere technology hub, held an open house session for all those who aspire to be a part of its fourth cohort. The open house was an open to all, information session with speakers from Ignite – National Technology Fund, Jazz and Teamup, informing the participants about the vision, mission and the future of the NIC in Pakistan.

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad, Pakistan’s premiere technology hub, held an open house session for all those who aspire to be a part of its fourth cohort. The open house was an open to all, information session with speakers from Ignite – National Technology Fund, Jazz and Teamup, informing the participants about the vision, mission and the future of the NIC in Pakistan.